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Beautiful night in an old town in Yunnan

6 Chinese Artists Who Aren’t Ai Weiwei

You’ve probably heard of Ai Weiwei, but there’s much more to China’s contemporary art scene than its most famous representative – Perhaps the most acclaimed living Chinese artist/activist known to Western audiences, Ai Weiwei’s influence on...
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Imperial dragon patterns

Take the stage at Beshan Gāi with an Artisan Scholarship

Artisans of China: set down your loom and put down your paint brush because it’s time to listen up – Beshan Gāi, our celebration of artisan culture is returning for 2016 and we have 2...
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Rice Terraces in the south of China

How to take captivating photographs of people on your travels

“The great difference between voyages rests not with the ships, but with the people you meet on them.” – Amelia E. Barr If you are traveling far from home this holiday season, you will surely...
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Girl praying at an ancient temple

5 Reasons to Travel China with a Small Group

For anyone who loves to ditch the map and experience a country on your terms, a group journey might not be on your travel radar. Yet when it comes to China—and you’re looking to travel...
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Man looking after cattle on the Tibetan plateau

Attention Shopaholics. China Introduces New Sales Tax Refund

International tourists to Shanghai and Beijing are now able to enjoy tax refunds on goods purchased while on vacation. A new law, officiated on July 1, offers a rebate of up to 11% on consumer...
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Traditional Chinese Architecture

China’s Annual New Year’s Migration

The Lunar New Year is almost here and the world is once again watching China as 130 million people prepare to crisscross the country for home.
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Chinese door in Hutong alley

Chinese Medicine Cures for the Common Cold (and Everything Else!)

We wish you fabulous health on all of your China travels, but if you do happen to get the sniffles, these are some Chinese medicine-inspired home remedies that your new Chinese friends are likely to...
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Buddhist sculpture and art

Refresh & Inspire Yourself in 2015

With 2014 drawing to a close, it is time to both reflect on the past and look toward the future. New year’s is a time to make resolutions, set new goals, and perhaps start afresh....
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A camel resting in the Gobi Desert

Travelers in China, We got Apps for you: From Survival to Pro

“I’ll Survive” —Newbie Hey, first day landed in China and still getting your bearings. Besides your flight attendants who took your dinner and drink orders and your flight captain who saluted in English after a...
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Man enjoying his tea

Top 7 WildChina Experiences for the Whole Family

1. Kungfu class at Shaolin Temple with student monks After seeing the Legends of Kungfu show in Beijing, you’ll be itching to try out some of the moves yourself. Bring everyone along and head to...
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